The M's Phenominal Pitching

May 21st and 22nd:  Mariners @ Padres (Pineda v. Richard) (Hernandez v. Stauffer)

Alright, so I missed my posting on Saturday so I will post for both Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday's game featured the hard-throwing right hander Michael Pineda in which he went 7 innings striking out 9 and keeping the Padres at bay with only 2 hits.  The Mariner's batts were on fire as well, particularly the bottom of the lineup.  Franklin Gutierrez got his first hit of the season and scored a run.  Rookie Mike Wilson had two hits including a double and 2 RBIs and Jack Wilson recorded a couple of hits and an RBI. 

Sunday's game was amazing with King Felix matching his career high of 13 K's.  He was able to scatter 6 hits over 8 innings having only 1 run scored on him.  He was in complete control over the Padres Sunday.  Miguel Olivo, Carlos Peguero, and Brendan Ryan were the heroes at the plate going 7-14 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs.  The bottom of the lineup certainly shined during this series and it is good to see that they are giving their pitchers the run support that they need.

Overall, this series against the Padres was amazing.  The M's swept the Padres beating them overall 14-2.  They out-hit them 32-14 and out-pitched them in many ways.  The M's starting pitching staff this weekend (Bedard, Pineda, Hernandez) recorded 31 strikeouts and their relievers were also amazing.  This is the kind of series that makes any Mariners fan extremely happy.  It is good to see them winning and leaves me wanting more.  That is why I am Sleepless over Seattle.